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Cuando una depresión se establece en el norte de África y una alta presión se establece en el norte de España el viento que se produce se denomina:With a low over North Africa and a high over northern Spain, the resulting wind is called:

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Correct answer: b) Levante.

Why it is correct

Air flows from the northern high to the southern low, turning to enter the Strait from the east. That easterly is the levante.

Why the others are not

  • a) NW in the Ebro valley.
  • c) From the SW.
  • d) From the N.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. High north, low Africa: levante.

Where this question comes from

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